Cost of blood?

[steppinthrax]

What is generally the cost for 1 pint of blood if you need to receive blood?

 

[Vehemence]

We talkin black market here? Cuz I know a guy, knowmsayen.

 

[KeithTalent]

I'll sell you some of mine, $100/gallon, local pick-up only.

KT

 

[steppinthrax]

I'm looking at job benefits and one of them is a tie with the American Red Cross that allow employees free blood if they ever need it. I'm looking to see if its worth it. If blood was liek 10 or so then it's bullshit but if a bag of blood was like 10,000 then yeah I see it being worth it.

 

[waggy]

Originally posted by: steppinthrax
I'm looking at job benefits and one of them is a tie with the American Red Cross that allow employees free blood if they ever need it. I'm looking to see if its worth it. If blood was liek 10 or so then it's bullshit but if a bag of blood was like 10,000 then yeah I see it being worth it.

and what are the odds you are going to need blood?


not to mention if you are in a situation where you need blood the cost of it is the last thing on your mind. not to mention most of the other stuff is going to cost an arm and leg.

 

[LostUte]

My guess is that if you need blood, you have a whole lot more to worry about than the cost. Besides, it would be included in your health insurance.

 

[darkxshade]

Make a deal with the red cross under the table, donate a pint now and receive one later should you need it.

 

[FDF12389]

Originally posted by: steppinthrax
I'm looking at job benefits and one of them is a tie with the American Red Cross that allow employees free blood if they ever need it. I'm looking to see if its worth it. If blood was liek 10 or so then it's bullshit but if a bag of blood was like 10,000 then yeah I see it being worth it.

Whats teh other option?

 

[arkcom]

Originally posted by: darkxshade
Make a deal with the red cross under the table, donate a pint now and receive one later should you need it.

Thats how it works, here anyway. They keep track of how much you donate and you get that much back for free should you ever need it.

 

[MixMasterTang]

Each pint of blood that's donated undergoes 12 different tests for infectious diseases, including syphilis, hepatitis B, HIV, Human T-lymphotropic virus and hepatitis C. New tests that are in development may add $45 to $55 to the current price of $80 to $120 per pint of blood, according to the American Hospital Association.

 

[steppinthrax]

Originally posted by: MixMasterTang
Each pint of blood that's donated undergoes 12 different tests for infectious diseases, including syphilis, hepatitis B, HIV, Human T-lymphotropic virus and hepatitis C. New tests that are in development may add $45 to $55 to the current price of $80 to $120 per pint of blood, according to the American Hospital Association.

120 or so for a pint LOL. I was just looking online the human body contains on average about 10 pints. I think if you need 1,200 worth of blood you would be more/less dead. Also the average transfusion is about 2.7 pints. So I guess it's not really a big benefit.

 

[MixMasterTang]

Originally posted by: steppinthrax

Originally posted by: MixMasterTang
Each pint of blood that's donated undergoes 12 different tests for infectious diseases, including syphilis, hepatitis B, HIV, Human T-lymphotropic virus and hepatitis C. New tests that are in development may add $45 to $55 to the current price of $80 to $120 per pint of blood, according to the American Hospital Association.

120 or so for a pint LOL. I was just looking online the human body contains on average about 10 pints. I think if you need 1,200 worth of blood you would be more/less dead. Also the average transfusion is about 2.7 pints. So I guess it's not really a big benefit.

I did see some other mentions of hospitals charging $250.00 per pint, but either way, not a huge benefit.

 

[Itchrelief]

Hot deal if you're a vampire, I guess.

 

[TraumaRN]

Originally posted by: steppinthrax

Originally posted by: MixMasterTang
Each pint of blood that's donated undergoes 12 different tests for infectious diseases, including syphilis, hepatitis B, HIV, Human T-lymphotropic virus and hepatitis C. New tests that are in development may add $45 to $55 to the current price of $80 to $120 per pint of blood, according to the American Hospital Association.

120 or so for a pint LOL. I was just looking online the human body contains on average about 10 pints. I think if you need 1,200 worth of blood you would be more/less dead. Also the average transfusion is about 2.7 pints. So I guess it's not really a big benefit.

I've seen people get an insane number of blood transfusions in a very short time span and live to tell about it. I specifically remember a guy that caught a load of 12 gauge 00 buckshot from about 10 feet center mass. He ended up getting 40+ units of packed red blood cells(aka 'blood') and about a dozen or so units of FFP(fresh frozen plasma) in a span of roughly 36 hours. Bout a month and a half later with the help of a cane he slowly walked his way out.

 

[sygyzy]

How is this even a discussion? What if the blood was worth $1000 a pint? What are the chances you'll ever need blood? Even if you did, the cost of blood is the least of your worries.

 

[Orsorum]

Are you a vampire?

 

[aesthetics]

Originally posted by: KeithTalent
I'll sell you some of mine, $100/gallon, local pick-up only.

KT

Blood is sold by the pint, not gallon... duh, everyone knows that.

 

[Epic Fail]

Why stop at blood if you get insurance from work? I am sure neurosurgery is worth a lot more, OP should start banging his head against a wall and get his free brain surgery.

 

[Saulbadguy]

It's less if it is in your amazon gold box.